On March 7, NJZ (NewJeans) held the first interrogation regarding their contract case against ADOR. | News1 The group’s representative claimed that HYBE discriminated against NJZ compared to other artists under HYBE. “HYBE’s large-scale media play, abandoning NJZ to make a new girl group, ILLIT’s plagiarism controversy, and the fallout with Dolphiners Film happened between […]
Weverse’s New Competition Hits The Market— Are SM Entertainment Artists Leaving?
The fan communication platform, Weverse, is expected to lose some of its artists to a new competitor soon. On March 6, KST, Kakao Entertainment launched the beta version of its own global fan communication platform, Berriz. As of now, musician Jung Seung Hwan has joined the platform and invited his fans to communicate with him […]
The BIGHIT MUSIC Artists With The Strongest Stage Presence, Ranked
BIGHIT MUSIC‘s multi-talented artists can sing, dance, and rap, but they also have an incredible stage presence that takes their performances to the next level. Stage presence can be defined as the charisma and charm a performer possesses that enraptures their audience. It’s almost like casting a spell. Fans voted for their top pick. These […]
The Top “Snubbed” K-Pop Artists Who Deserved To Win A GRAMMY, Ranked
In 2024, several K-Pop artists submitted songs and/or albums for consideration in GRAMMY categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Music Video. Despite having worldwide popularity, chart-topping hits, and critical acclaim, only two K-Pop acts were even mentioned among the nominees for […]
Even ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo Gets Ghosted By His Favorite Artists
ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo is well-loved among fans for his immense music skills, acting ability, and incredible personality. There’s no denying that he’s a famous celebrity, who even other celebrities become fans of. ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo | @eunwo.o_c/Instagram But in one of Cha Eunwoo’s videos to his YouTube channel, he showed his genuine fanboy self as […]
Fans Of JYP Entertainment Artists Clash Over Boycott Plans Following VCHA KG’s Horrific Abuse Accusations
Following ex-VCHA member KG’s alarming allegations of abuse calls for a boycott of JYP Entertainment have led to heated disagreements between fans. VCHA with TWICE | Teen Vogue The uproar began on December 7 when KG announced her departure from JYP Entertainment, along with plans to sue the company. In a candid statement, the 17-year-old shared […]
K-Pop Makeup Artists’ Secret To Hiding Male Idols’ Facial Hair
In K-Pop, male idols rarely grow out their beards because looking bright and youthful is a highly desired feature. This is why they can typically be seen clean-shaven or with a very slight shadow on their faces. Two professional makeup artists, Kim Ye Ji and Park Jeong An, talked about male idols’ beards and how […]
Scathing Compilation Of HYBE Artists’ Plagiarism Controversies In 2024 Goes Viral
A post on the popular Korean forum Pann has gone viral and has sparked heated discussions as it compiles multiple plagiarism controversies involving HYBE and its artists. With over 144,000 views, the post highlights a series of incidents in which HYBE’s groups have been accused of copying concepts, logos, and even performances from other artists […]
Korean Netizens Shocked At Unexpected Artist’s Name On The “30th Dream Concert” Lineup
Recently, the 30th Dream Concert lineup was released online, causing a stir among netizens. While looking at the lineup, many netizens were taken aback as they saw a certain artist’s name. | @NCT__Indonesia/X Turns out it was former SECHS KIES member Kang Sung Hoon. Many were curious as to why he was a part of the […]
“Super Cute” Korean Artist’s TV Station Arrival Goes Viral, But There’s A Plot Twist
A video capturing a Korean artist arriving at KBS has gone viral after being posted on Threads. The original poster wrote, Oh my God…he’s super cute…he must be a dongsaeng. I heard he’s a new trainee at JYP Entertainment…so handsome…(I stan NMIXX and ITZY) – Original poster However, when you watch the video for a […]
All The K-Pop Artists Spotted At Kanye West’s “Controversial” Concert In Seoul
Kanye West (now known as Ye) made headlines when he returned to Korea for the first time in 14 years. | Vanity Fair The hip-hop icon arrived on a Friday morning for a special listening party of his latest collaboration album with Ty Dolla $ ign, titled Vultures, Volume 2. The concert quickly became a […]
Fans Expose SM Entertainment’s Lack Of Promotion For Artists
Fans of SM idols have voiced their opinions regarding SM Entertainment’s lack of promotions for their artists. While this has been known among long-time SM idol fans, they feel it has gone too far compared to other SM idols whose content are released quickly. With Red Velvet Wendy’s return to Youngstreet radio, fans were disappointed […]
14 K-Pop Artists Who Are Definitive Cases Of “Wasted Potential”
With so many artists in the K-Pop industry, of course not every idol and group is going to do as well as others. Whether it’s poor promotions, bad marketing, lack of talent (which is not common), or some other factor, sometimes there are artists that just don’t do as well in the industry as they […]
How SM Entertainment Artists Birthed 14 Iconic Memes And Soundbytes
There are countless hilarious K-Pop memes on the internet, so many that we can’t even keep track. With all the content that’s being released from K-Pop artists daily, it isn’t surprising that much of the material is meme-able content! SM Entertainment‘s artists, in particular, seem to have the perfect clips and pictures made into memes. […]
All K-Pop Artists Confirmed To Attend “2024 ISAC” So Far
The Idol Stars Athletics Championship (ISAC) 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a lineup of talented K-Pop artists ready to showcase their athletic skills. Filming is scheduled for August, and fans can look forward to watching their favorite stars during Korea’s Chuseok holiday in mid-September. Here’s a look at all the […]
From BLACKPINK To New Group: YG Entertainment Unveils 2025 Plans For Their Artists
Yang Hyun Suk, the head of YG Entertainment, made an exciting announcement today via a YouTube video, detailing the company’s plans for 2025. Although specific details remain under wraps, Yang Hyun Suk hinted at a busy year for YG artists, with many set to be active simultaneously. In no particular order, check out key highlights […]
15 Of The Most Painfully Underrated K-Pop Songs By “Nugu” Artists
We would guess that most K-Pop fans have at least one or a couple of songs that are less-known by the fandom in general that they love. Whether it’s from a “nugu” (or lesser-known) artist, or a B-side off of a more popular artist’s album, there are plenty of great K-Pop songs that just don’t […]
11 K-Pop Artists Who Started Trends That We Take For Granted Now
Have you ever stopped to think who the first person in K-Pop was to do an ending fairy, or which idol popularized the use of individual fancams? Maybe some of these “origin” stories for trends that are common in the industry today you might already know, but there are some that you might not! Recently […]
The One Fact About TREASURE’s Dorm That Stunned All Other YG Entertainment Artists
YouTube channel “The Game Caterers” gathered YG Entertainment artists to film videos while playing games and interacting with each other. The list of artists included… Sechskies‘ Eun Jiwon Sechskies’ Jiwon | @1_kyne_g1/Instagram AKMU‘s Chanhyuk AKMU’s Chanhyuk | @akmuchanhk/Instagram WINNER‘s Jinu (also known as Jinwoo) and Mino WINNER’s Jinu | @xxjjjwww/Instagram WINNER’s Mino | @realllllmino/Instagram BLACKPINK‘s […]
K-Pop Fans Demand Min Hee Jin Responds To Accusations Of Leaking HYBE Artists’ Personal Information
Amid a fiery dispute within the K-Pop industry, Min Hee Jin — CEO of ADOR and a subsidiary of HYBE — finds herself at the center of severe allegations involving the mishandling of sensitive artist information. Following HYBE’s accusations, Min has made statements that indirectly address the concerns but have left fans clamoring for more clarity […]
U.S. Quadruples Visa Fees For International Artists, Sparking Concerns About K-Pop Tours
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) instituted a huge increase to the cost of a visa for foreign artists in the country that could have a major impact on the K-Pop touring industry. IVE | Live Nation Before this date, the cost for an artist from outside of the U.S. […]
What’s The Biggest Change For SEVENTEEN After Becoming HYBE Artists?
Since becoming a part of the HYBE family, SEVENTEEN opened up about whether or not they’ve felt any major changes with the switch. Seungkwan, Jun, and Jeonghan. | @pledis_17/Twitter When Seungkwan featured on rapper Lee Young Ji‘s series No Prepare, she asked him if he felt “a big difference” after joining the HYBE family. There was one […]
4 Areas Inside HYBE’s Exclusive Gym That Artists Frequent To Look Fit AF
HYBE is one of the biggest entertainment companies around. They are the parent company of numerous other agencies including Source Music (LE SSERAFIM), KOZ Entertainment (Zico), ADOR (NewJeans) and more. Every single idol under HYBE has access to various exclusive spots inside the building that only they and the company employees can use. One of […]
Six K-Pop Groups Made It Into The Top 20 Global Artists Of 2023 By The IFPI
This year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed its top 20 picks for the 2023 Global Artist Chart for the 11th year. This list is calculated according to a musical artist’s worldwide sales including streaming, downloads, and physical music formats during the calendar year, covering their entire body of work. This is how […]
The Musical Artists That Inspired BIBI’s “Sexy” Lyrics
Singer and actress BIBI released her first songs of 2024 just in time for Valentine’s Day, dropping “Bam Yang Gang” and “Sugar Rush” on February 13. The bittersweet love song and title track, “Bam Yang Gang,” is a departure from BIBI’s typical sound, showing off her flexibility as an artist, and BIBI admitted it was […]